FRE 4894

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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97372) of the 384th Bomb Group shot down at Füssen, 24 April 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse, in German: 'B-17G, 384 B.G., hinter Kaserne Füssen. 24.4.44. 2. Herr Radinger.' (Translation: 'Behind Füssen barracks.')

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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97372) of the 384th Bomb Group shot down near Füssen 24 April 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Luftfarht-Archiv. Werner Girbig. Okrifel/Main. Feldberpstr. 36. Tail of a shot-down Fortress (384th BG).'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17029188
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97372) of the 384th Bomb Group shot down near Füssen 24 April 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Luftfarht-Archiv. Werner Girbig. Okrifel/Main. Feldberpstr. 36. Tail of a shot-down Fortress (384th BG).'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-123951
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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384thbombgroup.com

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection